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YOKOGAWA TRAINING Section 9. Graphics Builder

SECTION 9

CS3000

GRAPHICS BUILDER

CONTENTS

SECTION 9 ................................................................................................................................................... 1

9.1 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................... 2

9.2 CREATING A NEW GRAPHIC ......................................................................................................... 5

9.3 DRAWING GRAPHICS..................................................................................................................... 12

9.3.1 GRAPHIC BUILDER TOOLBARS......................................................................................................... 129.3.2 DRAWING OBJECTS.......................................................................................................................... 17

9.3.2.1 General Tools .......................................................................................................................... 179.3.2.2 Drawing Tools ......................................................................................................................... 199.3.2.3 Dynamic Data Display Tools................................................................................................... 289.3.2.4 Graph Tools............................................................................................................................. 379.3.2.5 Function Objects...................................................................................................................... 429.3.2.6 Other Graphic Objects ............................................................................................................ 499.3.2.7 Importing a Bitmap.................................................................................................................. 569.3.2.8 Softkeys.................................................................................................................................... 579.3.2.8 Graphic Modify........................................................................................................................ 589.3.2.10 Modify Coordinates ............................................................................................................... 65

9.3.3 PARTS .............................................................................................................................................. 66

9.4 DATA BINDING AND LINKED PARTS......................................................................................... 68

9.4.1 CREATING A DATA BOUND OBJECT:................................................................................................ 689.4.2 USING A DATA BOUND OBJECT ....................................................................................................... 709.4.3 DATA SETS ...................................................................................................................................... 719.4.4 LINKED PARTS ................................................................................................................................. 73

Reference: Reference Manual (IM 33S1B30-01E), Graphic Builder Details, Section F12

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9.1 Overview

The Graphic Builder is used to create and edit graphic windows for operation andmonitoring. This section explains the functions specific to the graphic builder, including

the use of tools to create/edit Graphic windows and to set properties for graphic objects.

Functions of the Graphic Builder

The Graphic Builder provides specific functions to create and edit Graphic windows.

Tools to Create and Edit Graphic Objects - The tools used to create and editgraphic objects include tools to draw simple graphics or to create objects withfunctions such as the instrument faceplate.

Graphic Modify animates objects dues to process events. Includes colourchange, blinking, text change, and bitmap changes.

Container - This function displays a control object with Active X control. Set thetype of the control object to be displayed.

Assigning Softkeys - Functions can be assigned to push buttons that are alwaysdisplayed on the Graphic windows.

Importing Bitmap Files - Bitmap images can be used as a graphic object orbackground image, by importing them into Graphic windows.

Saving Graphic Objects as Parts - Several graphic objects created can be stored infiles by saving them as parts. Objects saved as parts can be easily used in otherGraphic windows as well.

Parts Linking Function a powerful tool for creating objects or graphics withgeneric names that can be linked dynamically to a set of tag names.

Tagname Conversion Tool - This function may export the tag names and the dataitem names defined on the Graphic Builder to an external file. When editing thefile by commercial software and importing it to the Graphic Builder again, thedefinition is updated by the edited contents.

Debugging of Graphic Builder - This function tests whether or not the newGraphic windows operate normally. The debugging function does not perform thetest by connecting to the FCS but through virtual operation on the GraphicBuilder.

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Graphic Window Capacity

There are restrictions on the size of a graphic as follows. Note that for some items, thebuilder does not set a limit but the performance of the created Graphic window will bereduced.

Number of Data Links - This is a total data number for linking displayobjects to the process data, function block data used in the modifiercondition formulas as well as the data communicated from other stations.

Maximum 200/Window (CS1000) Maximum 400/Window (CS3000)

Number of Modifier Conditions Maximum 8/Object Maximum 100/Window (CS1000) Maximum 200/Window (CS3000)

Number of Graphs - This is a total number of Line-Segment graph, User-Defined Line-Segment graph, Bar graph, Step graph, Radar chart andTwo-dimensional graph.

Maximum 4/Window Graphic Arithmetic Expression - This is a total number of arithmetic

expressions used for data displayed for the Process Data-Character and theProcess Data-Bar, and arithmetic expressions used for Modify Coordinates

along the X and Y axes.

Maximum 50/Window

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Number of Touch Targets - This is a total number of Line-Segment graph,User-Defined Line-Segment graph, Bar graph, Step graph, Radar chart andTwo-dimensional graph.

Maximum 400/Window Overview Object, Graphic Modifier Colour Change and Blinking - This is

a total number of overview object, graphic modifier overview colourchange and overview blocking.

Maximum 64/Window Number of Instrument Faceplate

Maximum 16/Window Number of Generic Names

Maximum 400/Window Number of Generic Name Sets

Maximum 200/Window

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9.2 Creating a New Graphic

To create a new graphic, open the HIS folder in the System View file tree and right-clickon the WINDOW folder and select Create New Windows as follows:

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The following dialog appears:

The settings are as follows:

Window Type:Graphic Standard graphicOverview Graphic with Overview objects on the graphic

Control (8 Loop) Graphic with 8 faceplates on the graphic

Control (16 Loop) Graphic with 16 small faceplates on the graphic

Console Control (8 Loop) Graphic with 8 faceplates linked to control keys

Trend Standard trend window

Window Name Any alphanumerics but must be UPPPERCASE. Help Message Number links this page to a Help Message file created in the HELP

folder.

Window Comment This is displayed in the System View window list. Trend if trend is selected, two extra fields are displayed Block Number and

Group Number. These link the trend display to a particular trend block and groupwithin the block.

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The Set Details tab allows the following information to be set:

Window Operation and Monitoring Authority - This defines what privilege levelthe operator must have to access anything within this window.

Disable Scaling scaling causes objects to change size according to the size ofthe graphic (full or medium size window). This can cause problems with the waytext is displayed within objects. If this is the case, disable scaling so that imagesare always the same size.

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Graphic Properties

Once the graphic is created, it can be further customized by opening the graphicand selecting:

File

Properties

The following dialog appears:

Attribute defines the following attributes:o Panel Type sets the graphic as a Graphic, Overview or Control. This

o Size sets the size of the graphic. Unless a special size is required, or the

o Screen Refresh Period defines the period at which the data is updated on

o Window Background Color the default is Gray 25, and this can be set to

affects which key on the operator keyboard will call up the graphic.

Operator Screens are not set to the standard 1280 x 1024 pixels, then this

should be left on its default setting of 1024 x 686.

the graphic. The default is 1 second, but this can be increased if there areVnet or FCS loading problems.

Black or other colour if required.

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Data Bind See section 9.4 for more details on the Data Bind function. Window Linked Function this allows a function to occur when the graphic is

opened or closed. The functions as the same as those for a pushbutton, or afunction key. Up to 8 actions can be defined.

The above example shows two functions occurring:

1. The function is executed on Exit of the graphic window and is a System2. p a PanelFunction. In this case, it Clears the operator screen of all windows.This function is executed on the opening of the graphic and calls u

Set.

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Graphic Editing Options:

In addition to the display properties of the graphic, editing options can also be defined.This is done through the Options and Grid Options dialogs.

Options:

Tools Options

Check if tag/window name exist when saving when a graphic is created, the tagsthat are in the display objects and graphic modifiers may or may not exist in theFCSs. This check will inform you if there are any tags in the graphic that do not

exist in the builder.

Property During Draw when a new object is created on the graphic, it can eithertakes on the default attributes of the object or the attributes of the previous object.

Double Click defines what happens when you double click on an object in thegraphic builder.

Maximum levels of Undo set the level between 1 and 5.

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Grid Options:

DrawGrid Option

Snap to Grid on/off

Display Grid on/off

This sets the grid display on the graphic builder.

Grid Type display the grid as a serious of dots (Point) or a grid. Using Point isrecommended, as Grid makes it difficult to see what you are doing.

Grid Colour default grid colour is Gray 75. It is recommended that you leaveit on default.

Display Grid select whether to display the grid or not. This can also be turnedon and off through the Display Grid button on the Standard Toolbar (see above).

Grid size sets the pitch (i.e. the space between the dots). The larger the value,the greater the distance between the dots. Usually, a value of about 20 provides agood balance between readability and alignment.

Snap to Grid select whether the object will snap to the grid or not, when theyare placed on the graphic. This can be turned on and off with the Magnet button(see above). It is strongly recommended that this be on, turning it off when anobject needs to be nudged by a few pixels.

o Note: nudging is where an object is moved by a small amount, usuallyjust a few pixels. Since it can be difficult to nudge an object with amouse, you can use the arrow keys on your keyboard.

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9.3 Drawing Graphics

9.3.1 Graphic Builder Toolbars

Standard Toolbar:

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Draw Toolbar:

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HIS Functions Toolbar:

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Format Toolbar:

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Edit Object Toolbar:

Parts Toolbar:

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9.3.2 Drawing Objects

9.3.2.1 General Tools

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Switching between foreground and background image:A foreground image is an object that has a graphic modifier in it, or is a dynamicparameter. A background image is one that has no dynamic parameters set. Byclicking on the F/B at the bottom status line of the graphic, it is possible to hide ordisplay either one of these.

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9.3.2.2 Drawing Tools

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Properties Common to All Drawn Objects:

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9.3.2.3 Dynamic Data Display Tools

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9.3.2.4 Graph Tools

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Properties for the Line, Bar and Step Graphs and Radar Charts:

Graph Colour the colour of the lines or bars that are drawn on the screen. Data Definition the data to be graphed. Up to 60 items can be graphed.

Procedure is as follows:

o To add a new data point:Select the Data Type (usually Process Data), High and Low limit valuesand the tag.item. Calculations are allowed in the X-aix Data field. Clickthe ADD button.

o To change an existing data point:In the No. field, enter the number of the point to be changed. Changethe required information and click the CHANGE button.

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The Two-Dimensional graph plots one data value against another as a standard x/y plot.

Refresh deletes the previous plot and displays the latest marker position. Inother words the marker will be seen to move around as a single object. Rewrite the marker is not deleted between scans, and a marker trail builds

up while the graphic is displayed. This trail will be deleted when the graphicis closed.

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9.3.2.5 Function Objects

Both the Touch Target and the Push Button have the same function. The difference isthat the Touch Target is invisible, and is usually placed around an object such as a valve,so that some action takes place when the user clicks on that object.

A Push Button is a 3 dimensional object that the operator can click on to initiate anaction.

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Push Button properties

Properties common to both are described below. Extra properties for pushbuttonsare set in the Label tab and the Graphic Modify tab.

The Label tab is for setting the label on the Push Button. The label text can bemodified in the Text tab. It is recommended that the background colour for thetext be set to transparent for ease of reading. The font size can be set according tothe size of the button.

If With Illumination is selected, then the Graphic Modify tab appears, and thebutton can be made to change colour, or even blink, depending on process

conditions. See the section on Graphic Modify for more details.

Guard if Guard is selected, then there will be a guard around the push button,requiring that it be clicked twice for the operation to occur (once to remove theguard, once to operate it).

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Pushbutton and Touch Point Properties:

Two of these functions are discussed here: Call Window and Instrument CommandOperation.

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Call Window

As can be seen in the properties dialog above, to use the touch target or push button tocall up a window, set the Function Type to Call Window. The different type of windowoptions are as follows:

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Instrument Command Operation

This function allows the setting of a parameter into a tag.data in the FCS. In the aboveexample, the following will happen when this button is clicked on:

Set PUMP1.MV to 2 (i.e., start PUMP1)

ifVALVE1.PV = 2 (i.e., if VALVE1 is open)

Acknowledgment If With Acknowledgment is selected, a confirmation dialog willappear when the Operator clicks on the button. No Acknowledgment causes the actionto occur without confirmation.

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9.3.2.6 Other Graphic Objects

The Faceplate Block Button is a push button that links directly to an MV or PV ina Faceplate block (i.e. PBS5C, PBS10C, and HAS3C). In this way, a pushbuttoncan be set directly without calling up the faceplate.

Parameter Tag.Item- item is PVnn or MVnn- nn is the push button number

On the graphic, the label and colour on the faceplate push button will be the sameas that configured for the faceplate itself.

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The Overview tool provide a rectangular object thatacts as an Annunciator for a tag, control group orgraphic. It displays alarm status and otherinformation about the tag or window.

In addition, it can perform a function when clickedon, in the same way as a pushbutton or touch point.See the section on pushbuttons for more details.

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9.3.2.7 Importing a Bitmap

A bitmap may be imported into a graphic as an object (diagram) or a backgroundimage.

File types: .bmp, .dibColours: 256 maximumNumber of background images: 1

Diagram images are inserted through the INSERT Diagram menu. Diagramobjects can be resized and modified in the same way as other objects. Theirproperties are accessed by right-clicking on them. The Graphic Modify allowsthe bitmap image to change according to a process condition (see 9.3.2.9).

Background images are inserted through the INSERT Background ScreenBitmap menu.

Import select a bitmap file to import as the background image.Delete deleted the imported image.

Properties call the bitmap properties.

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9.3.2.8 Softkeys

Softkeys are the same as pushbutton except that their positions are fixed at thebottom of the graphic window. See section 9.3.2.5 for details on their functions.

This section described the procedure for assigning these buttons.

There are 8 softkeys in fixed positions at the bottom of the window. To configurethese keys, select INSERT Soft Key. The following dialog appears:

To configure a soft key:

1. Select the key number (1-8)2. Enter a label name, and select illumination (with/without).3. Click on the Text tab to set up the text attribute for the label.4. Click on the Function tab to set up the function for this key.5.

Click on the Soft Key tab and click on the Change button to enter this data.6. The Information will appear in the Soft Key configuration window.

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9.3.2.8 Graphic Modify

The Graphic Modify function can be applied to all objects, except backgroundbitmaps. This function causes the object to change colour, blink, etc, due to

process events. The Graphic Modify configuration is done in the objectproperties, Graphic Modify tab.

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9.3.2.10 Modify Coordinates

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9.3.3 Parts

Objects can be grouped into a single object containing a set of objects each withits own attributes and modifiers. The builder contains a library of such objects

known as Parts. in addition, the user can create User-Defined Parts that can befreely used in other graphics.

Data Binding is an intrinsic aspect of parts. This is described in more detail insection 9.4. This section shows the procedure for using parts and creating yourown.

To use an existing part:

Keep Parts

Window on top

1 2

Click and dragonto graphic4

3

1. Type of Parts File - Select SYSTEM for the standard library parts- Select USER for user-defined parts

2. Select the Parts category (e.g. Valve.gpt)

3. Select the name of the object to be used (e.g. Valve 27)

4. Click on the object and drag it onto the graphic.

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Creating your own part:

When you have created a set of objects, group them together to form a single object.

1. Open the Parts Window and click on the Drawing Pin icon to ensure that it

stays on top.

2. Click on User.

3. Drag the object into the Parts Window.

4. Select the part name and click on EDIT Properties. Set the name (e.g.GearBox).

5. Select File Save to save the parts group (e.g. GParts.gpt). Any partregistered in this group will be saved as part of the group when Save is selected.

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9.4 Data Binding and Linked Parts

9.4.1 Creating a Data Bound Object:

The previous section described how to draw and animate objects on a graphic.Animating objects is usually performed by using tagnames and item names. Byusing generic names, it is possible to re-use an object or grouped object, manytimes, and simply add the tagname(s) to the data binding properties of the object.

For example, lets create an object that consists of a bar, two arrows and a datadisplay:

Type in Tag nameand press enter.

$TAG.PV

$TAG.SV$TAG.MV

This can be grouped together to form a single object. However, if it is to be usedmany times, it would be necessary to ungroup it so that the required tagname canbe entered into each of the objects. This is not much quicker than redrawing iteach time.

Instead of using absolute tag names and item names, it is possible to use genericnames, and simply apply a tag name to the grouped object once. This is a muchmore efficient way of re-using objects.

A generic name starts with the $ character. For example:

$GTNAME.PV$TAG1.$ITEM1

The above two examples show that any name can be used, as long as it ispreceded by the $ character, and that an absolute data item name or a genericname can be used.

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Once the generic names are applied to the objects, they can be grouped togetherinto a single object. Then, when the properties of this grouped object are called,go to the Data Bind tab and enter the tag names and item names for the genericnames.

The above example shows how tags can be entered into the generic tag name$TAG. This is using the Individual Generic Name setting. Using Set numbersis explained later.

Use of generic names can be applied to any kind of object, such as bar-graphs,touch targets and pushbuttons.

Reserved Generic Names:

Some generic names have special functions as outlined below:

_______________________________

These can be used within the graphic or object group to display requiredinformation. For example, the currently logged in User Name, or the current timecould be displayed on the graphic.

To display the current time, use the $_Time asa generic name in a Process Data Characterobject, and set the properties as follows:

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9.4.2 Using a Data Bound Object

Using as an Object within a Window:

A data bound object can be re-used simply by copying and pasting it to othergraphics. However, it can also be saved as a Part as described in Section 9.3.3. Itcan then be dragged onto any graphic as required.

Using as a Window User Defined Faceplate:

A group of objects may be saved within a graphic window under a given WindowName, just as any normal graphic. However, if each of the objects containgeneric names, rather than absolute tag names, then this Window can be called upmultiple times with different tag names assigned to the generic names.

For example, lets say that the object on the previous page was saved as a graphicwindow, with name, FP1. This graphic can then be called up like any otherwindow. However, the window will be blank because there are no tags specified.To specify tag names, use the following syntax:

WindowName {$GenericName1=TagName1, $GenericName2=TagName2, } SC

In the above example, it would look like:FP1 {$TAG=FIC100} SC

If it is called up again as follows:

FP1 {$TAG=LIC500} SC

then a second window will appear on the screen displaying the information forLIC500.

In this way, multiple Windows of the one window can be called, each with itsown tag. This can be applied to large graphics as well as small templates,although the number of generic names would make it impractical to call such awindow. This is where Generic Name Sets are useful.

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9.4.3 Data Sets

As mentioned above, the problem with using data binding is when severaldifferent tag names and item names have to be specified for one generic object or

window. Using Data Sets, a text file can be created with a list of tags, and thiscan be linked to a data bound object or window.

File Format:

The file format is CSV, i.e. a comma delimited text file. This can be edited inNotepad or Excel. The format is as follows:

Generic name set number, set name, comment, default

generic name set information, number of generic names,

,generic name,intial value



.

.

.

Generic name set number, set name, comment, default

generic name set information, number of generic names,




.

.

.

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For example:

Faceplate.CSV

0,set01,Comment1,0,3

,$TAG,LC500

,$PV,PV

,$MV,MV


,$TAG,LC101

,$TAG2,LC105

,$PV,PV

,$MV,MV


,$TAG,LC102

,$TAG2,LC105

,$TAG3,LC500

,$PV,PV

,$MV,MV

Within this Data Set file are three Data Sets: set01, set02, set03. Each has anumber of generic names and associated tag names or item names. The secondset is the default set.

Applying a Set to a Window or Object:

Once this file is created, it is then needs to belinked to the object or window. The file islinked through the properties of the graphic

window:

FileProperties Data Bind

The procedure is as follows:

1. Click on Import2. Select the created CSV file, OK.3. Select the Set number

This Set will then be applied to all objects in the

graphic by default. Then for each object, it is possibleto select a different set from the Data Set file by goingto the Data Bind tab of the properties of that object.

This can also be overridden, and an individual genericname can be set for each object.

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Calling up a Window with Data Set:

To call up a window with a particular set, use the following syntax:

WindowName {SetName} SC

example:

FP1 {set01} SCFP1 {set02} SC

9.4.4 Linked Parts

With data binding, it is possible to create a generic object that can be used as aPart as often as required. But what if you wish to make a change to this object?You would have to go to each one that has been put on a graphic and change itindividually. If this Part has been used many times, then this could be a longexercise.

A linked part is the same as an ordinary part, except that it is linked to its originalbuilder file. Therefore, any change to the original part will be reflected in allobjects created from this part.

Clicking on the Linked Parts button, bring up the Linked Parts dialog:

To use a linked part, select the required object and drag it onto the graphic. Thisis the same procedure as using an ordinary part.

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Creating a Linked Part:

Creating a Linked Part must be done using the Linked Part builder. Unlike anordinary part, you cannot create an object in a graphic and drag it into the LinkedPart dialog, although you can insert a part.

The procedure is performed in the Linked Part window as follows:

1. Creating a folder click on File Create NewFolder.2. Creating a Linked Part select the folder it is to be created in then click on

FileCreate New Linked Part. A name can be given to it.3. Editing a Linked Part select the Linked Part, then click on Edit Edit.4. The Linked Part editor appears. This is functionally the same as the

graphic builder.5. When editing is finished, save and exit the editor.

It is not necessary to group the objects together that have been created in theLinked Part editor. They will be grouped when they are put onto a graphic as anobject.

Each object within the Linked Part may have generic names within it. When thisLinked Part is placed on a graphic, tags are assigned to it through the Data Bindtab of the Properties menu, or through the data set facility, as with normal parts.

Updating a Linked Part:

If a Linked Part needs to be changed, this is done within the Linked Part editor asdescribed above. Once this is done, it is necessary to Update the Linked Part sothat the changes are reflected in all graphics where this part has been placed.Note that data binding can be affected. See below for more information on this.

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This is done through System View (not the graphicbuilder) as follows:

1. Select Tools Linked Part Updating2. The system will check for graphics containing

changed Linked Parts, and the following dialogappears.

3. Click on Update and Download. This will applythe changes to the Linked Parts in the Graphics.

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Preserving Data Binding Information:

Before R3.03, when linked parts were updated, all data binding configuration foreach part in the graphics were lost, requiring that all instances of the updated part

be re-edited to set the data binding information.

Now this information can be preserved, provided that changes to the linked part tonot involve changes to the generic names. By default, however, the updating isset to clear the existing data binding information.

The procedure to change this so that the data binding information is preserved isas follows:

Within the graphic builder (it does not matter which graphic, it is a global changefor the project):

1. click on TOOLSGraphic Utility .2. Select the Update Linked Part tab3. Click on the project to be set4. Select builder5. Click OK

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